Polegate Windmill, Park Croft, Willingdon and Jevington - Wealden
Four-storey, brick tower windmill dating to 1817 for milling oats. The original machinery was restored in 1967. At risk due to water ingress from the cap and tower walls causing concerning deterioration of the substantial timber beams on all floors which support the mill stones and internal mechanism. As a result the beams are propped. Evidence of rot throughout the tower. Gallery also requires repair and the ground floor external bitumen coating is contributing to damp conditions. A comprehensive condition survey is required and improved weathertightness is a priority.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- POLEGATE WINDMILL
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1043086
- Local Planning Authority:
- Wealden
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Mill
Location
- Building Name:
- Polegate Windmill
- County:
- East Sussex
- District / Borough:
- Wealden
- Parish:
- Willingdon and Jevington
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Eastbourne
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Part occupied/part in use
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Ownership:
- Charity (heritage)
Contact Details
Liz Pollard 0207 973 3650
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England